The Steward Chair

In this episode of The Steward Chair, John Lauseng, CEO of Aldrich, shares his insights on stewardship and leadership, emphasizing the importance of servant leadership, culture, and the need for rest and disconnection in a high-pressure environment.

You’ll hear how John navigated the challenges of leading during the COVID-19 pandemic, the significance of aligning growth with organizational values, and the legacy he hopes to l...

In this episode of The Steward Chair, Shane Jackson, President of Jackson Healthcare, shares his journey of stewardship-driven leadership, emphasizing the importance of long-term thinking and a leader’s impact on both their organization and community, exploring how trust, transparency, and radical vulnerability drive meaningful, long-term success.

We discuss how redefining leadership through the lens of stewardship fosters lo...

Leslie Zinn, CEO of Arden’s Garden, shares insights from her journey growing a family business into a beloved wellness brand. She discusses the tension between her mother Arden's unwavering commitment to health and the practical demands of running a profitable enterprise. Leslie highlights pivotal moments, such as navigating the industry's E. coli crisis and unintentionally establishing successful stores in food deserts. Her ...

In this episode, Michael Seitz, CEO of Earthwise Pet Franchise, shares his journey from entrepreneurial roots to leading a franchising powerhouse in the pet industry.

Michael opens up about the critical shifts in his leadership approach, embracing collaboration and stewardship to scale Earthwise Pet to over 200 locations. Michael and Jeff discuss the importance of maintaining humanity in business, balancing innovation with legacy, ...

In this episode of The Steward Chair, Steve Carse, Co-Founder & Franchising Director of King of Pops, shares his journey of building a joyful, community-driven business from a popsicle stand into an iconic Atlanta brand. He explores how intentional culture, community stewardship, and long-term thinking drive meaningful, sustainable growth.

We discuss navigating the balance between fun and responsibility, maintaining culture thr...

In this episode of The Steward Chair, Gabrielle Mills, President and Founder of Sourced., shares her journey of leading with intentionality and empathy, exploring how faith, values-based leadership, and strategic delegation drive meaningful, long-term success.

We discuss how fractional teams can empower small businesses, the evolving role of a founder-turned-CEO, and the balance between personal stewardship and business leadership,...

Chat With Leaders Podcast is now The Steward Chair.

The Steward Chair is a podcast that explores leadership as stewardship—the responsibility of guiding organizations, people, and industries with integrity, long-term thinking, and a commitment to doing good while doing well.

Through deep, candid conversations with high-level business leaders, we unpack the challenges, decisions, and strategies that define values-driven leader...

Welcome to "The People Experience Pulse," a Chat With Leaders Media podcast. In this trailer episode, Executive Producer Quentin Thomas, sits down with the Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond to delve into the inspiration behind the podcast's focus on People, Employee, and Human Experience (PX/EX/HX) leaders. Vicki, a DEI-focused executive coach, musician, and Executive Partner of the People-First Elevation Team, emphasizes the import...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur? In today’s episode, we sit down with Ricky Steele, Chief Development Officer at Talent360 Solutions and Author of The Heart of Networking. He discusses how he approaches building and maintaining relationships in his network. Ricky shares his perspective on effective leadership, why you should devote time and energy to the person standing in front of you, and ...

How can business leaders develop and strengthen their leadership capabilities in the face of disruption and uncertainty? In today’s episode, Jeff Bond chats with Jay Weiser, Principal and Founder of Jay Weiser Consulting.

Jay and Jeff discuss why even companies with the best strategies and execution plans can be caught off guard and unprepared. Jay shares practical advice for early-stage entrepreneurs and seasoned executive leaders...

How can your business integrate the principles of conscious capitalism and better involve stakeholders for mutual success? In today’s episode, Jeff Bond chats with Kent Gregoire, a certified conscious capitalism consultant and the Co-Founder of Stakeholder Business. Kent is a renowned entrepreneur, consultant, speaker, and angel investor with over 35 years of experience in the business world.

In this episode, Jeff and Kent dive dee...

In this episode, Jeff Bond interviews William Warren, author of "The Conquering Creative," and Owner of The Sketch Effect, about his experience transitioning from a creative hobbyist to a successful business owner. William shares the key steps he took to turn his creative skills into a sellable product, offering advice for other creatives who want to make the same transition. He emphasizes the importance of finding the intersection...

Have you ever struggled to communicate with someone from a different cultural background in the workplace? Do you want to learn how to build a more inclusive and diverse team?

On today’s episode, hosts Jeff Bond and Vicki Flier Huson sit down with Soumaya Khalifa, founder of Khalifa Consulting, which provides cross-cultural training and education to businesses and individuals. In addition to her consulting work, Soumaya is the foun...

How can a co-working space become a beacon of light for work and transform the way people think about their jobs? In today’s episode, Jeff Bond chats with Chris Smith, Chief Revenue Officer at THRIVE | Coworking and CoFounder of THRIVE | Initiative. Together, THRIVE provides a purpose-driven, socially engaged environment for freelancers, entrepreneurs and employees of both large and small businesses, combining design-forward style ...

What comes to mind when you think of the word, “purpose?” For you it may be career, family, or community. Maybe you haven’t thought much about “purpose”, let alone what YOUR purpose is.  Purpose is exactly what today’s guest thinks about, and not only his purpose, but the purpose of many professionals like yourself.

In today’s episode, Jeff chats with Greg Sloan, Co-founder of Go Beyond. Go Beyond is a talent development company th...

Everyone has a story to tell. That is the same for entrepreneurs, whether you call it the “hero’s journey,” “quest,” or another name. The question many founders and entrepreneurs ask is “how do I find my way on this entrepreneurial journey?”

In today’s episode, Jeff chats with serial entrepreneur and investor, Cap Treeger. Cap is the author of Finding the Way: The Entrepreneur's Tale. He talked to Jeff about the importance of ‘purp...

Shane Jackson is the President of Jackson Healthcare and Author of Fostering Culture: A Leader’s Guide to Purposefully Shaping Culture. Learn how Shane embraces the responsibility of leading a multi-billion dollar business while intentionally crafting and curating a culture that benefits all stakeholders. 

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In this second of a 2 part episode, Jeff Bond chats with Chantel Cohen, Founder and CEO of CWC Coaching & Therapy. Her clients include individuals, couples, and groups in corporate and therapeutic settings. She is on a mission to help business owners find a healthy sense of work-life integration and create the lives they always imagined for themselves.

Chantel talks to Jeff about misconceptions about how therapy and business go...

In this first of a 2 part episode, Jeff Bond chats with Chantel Cohen, Founder and CEO of CWC Coaching & Therapy. Her clients include individuals, couples, and groups in corporate and therapeutic settings. She is on a mission to help business owners find a healthy sense of work-life integration and create the lives they always imagined for themselves.

Chantel talks to Jeff about misconceptions about how therapy and business go ...